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Your baby's crown-to-rump length is approximately 10 inches and the total length of your growing baby is around 15.75 inches. Your baby weighs about 2.4 pounds at this point. Your uterus is a little more than 3 inches above your bellybutton. Your weight gain at this time should be between 17 and 24 pounds.

Blood vessel in the umbilical cord. For several months, the umbilical cord has been the baby's lifeline to the mother. Nourishment is transferred from the mother's blood, through the placenta, and into the umbilical cord to the baby. If the mother ingests any toxic substances, such as drugs or alcohol, the baby receives these as well!

You will probably begin visiting your caregiver once every two weeks. Week 28 is an important week for testing. You will probably be having your glucose tolerance test, an iron level test and if you are Rh negative, you should have an antibody test. The antibody test will determine if you and your baby will have any reactions to each other's blood differences. The glucose test will check for gestational diabetes.

Your baby's brain continues to develop and is now forming the folds and grooves of a fully developed brain. The amount of tissues within the brain also continues to increase in large amounts. The hair that covers your baby's scalp is also getting longer. Your baby is now large enough for presentation to be determined and your doctor might be able to find out if your baby is at risk for being breech. If your baby is breech, don't panic. There is still time for the baby to rotate.

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MAMADEAR04 - 8 minutes ago
Hi week 28...7 months pregnant..YES! I can't wait to have this baby..It feels like I have been pregnant for ever..Well, im sure because I lost 4 in 4 years.We have been waiting, and praying for a long time...Today I went and regestered at the hospital..Wow!!!! HAPPY 4TH EVERY ONE!!!!!God bless!

chrissy-511 - 4.3 hours ago
well i've had a pretty good day & last night...me & hubby went to a couple of parks last night to walk around & see where we can take Silas to play when he gets old enough & today we went to another park & walked around & sat by the river & stuff. I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

kionna1981 - 8.8 hours ago
Hi ladies just wanted to let everyone know that I am doing fine despite the horrible day I had yesterday trying to move the rest of my stuff out of the apartment. Our air wasn't working properly and they came out put some more free on in there because the hose was leaking and it didn't do any justice. So last night my husband put the air on 65 and we all froze to death this morning but it seems like it is working but the air doesn't shut off when it on auto. So they need to come there and replace the thermostat or we are going to get another huge light bill. As far as my brother goes, I think I am going to not be so helpful towards him anymore because he is a big hypocrite. First he told me he understands why we was moving out and it was fine. Now he is bitching about us screwing him and he had to pay all the rent himself but don't have no money. He is a very selfish person. All the times we was staying there me and my husband paid most of the rent while he only paid 300 but he never paid no lights or food. So I am so done with him at the moment. As far as the baby goes, he is doing just fine. He called himself playing all night long lol. It was so cute. But I just wanted to give u guys a brief update since I am on my father in law's computer. I hope u all have a great weekend.

bellaaverysmom - 9.9 hours ago
sugarcubesandcottoncandy-- I am on the Trebutaline now, but it doesn't seem to be working and my doctor is out of the office until Monday. He told me to go to the hospital, but then the hospital just tells me to make an appointment with him! Grrrrr!! I am trying to stay positive and stress free since I know that can play a big part in it. I don't have sex so I am pretty sure that wont affect anything. HAHAHA! Have you had any problems with preterm labor during this pregnancy??

Mommy4The1st - 11.3 hours ago
I don't really look younger than my age but people are still surprised when they see I'm pregnant. But no one realizes I've been married for 5 years and I just went off birth control and planned this pregnancy. I just think its stupid people are shocked. I planned everything out perfect and its all going according to plan. oh well. Lol Chipotle time!!!! YUM

chrissy-511 - 12.3 hours ago
cuddlebunnymeg- people have always thought i was younger than i am. I'm 23 and people still say i look like i'm 17 sometimes. I look my age when i wear makeup, but i usually don't wear makeup & i just look young in the face. It does suck when people treat you like that bc they think you're young...my baby showers are next weekend! I guess i have to call my aunt here in a little while and see if she can finish my side of the family shower for me since my sis & friend aren't going to...Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

cuddlebunnymeg - 12.5 hours ago
sugarcubesandcottoncandy- I use to be happy, but what people don't understand is that I am not treated with respect because of it. I was in a store once and a lady had her child pushing the cart. We were waiting in line to check out and the child kept hitting the back of my legs with the cart. I asked the child to please watch where they were going because they were hitting me, the mom looked at me and said don't talk to my son that way. I was so angry, don't let your child do that behavior to someone you don't even know. I was so irritated. If a person who looked over 18 was standing there I am sure she wouldn't have let her child do that. Things like that make me angry. That happened to me last year. On a fun note...I was laying on my side last night talking to my grandma on the phone and the baby must have been balled up on the corner. I could see my stomach bulging all weird and so I poked it. Boy did I scare the baby. My stomach moved so fast and violent for a few seconds and I could feel the baby rolling away....I laughed so hard last night because of it.

ymmstartingover - 13.5 hours ago
I'm off too week 29, but I will be on the fence til you guys come join me. lol

brittanydesiree - 13.6 hours ago
THANK YOU:)!!!!

ymmstartingover - 13.6 hours ago
So, I hope everyone had a good night last night. I spent hours talking with my BF and most of that time I spent crying. Today I look like crap just because my eyes and everything are so swollen. On the up side he asked me if I picked out a name for her yet & spent the rest of the night refering to her by name.

terralynn - 13.7 hours ago
Happy b day hun

ymmstartingover - 14 hours ago
birttany desiree - Happy Birthday!!! have a great day.

brittanydesiree - 14.3 hours ago
HAPPY 24 TH BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!:)

sugarcubesandcottoncandy - 21 hours ago
cuddlebunnymeg : you should be so proud and happy you look younger than you are. people would kill for that blessing. and the next time soneone looks at you dirty, or calls you an adoloscent tell them 'yeah, i am glad i am not as old as you are AND pregnant. :P how old are you by the way? (add a good 5 years to however old you think they are) and quote their age.' i am sure it will shut them up.

sugarcubesandcottoncandy - 21.6 hours ago
bellaverysmom : I have a history with premature labor too. I worried myself sick the last time over. This time, i refuse to let my fear control me and belive me i feel better than i have ever felt. its a horrible experience wondering every second if the baby is alright. i just leave it to god and say que cera cera. And smile a lot. Trusat me, it helps. and yeah, i try to keep off sex :D

bellaaverysmom - 1 days ago
Does anyone have any experience with taking Trebutaline for preterm labor?? I went into preterm labor last week, and they have me taking the Trebutaline 3 times a day until I am 36 weeks. I have read about it a little bit, and it says it doesn't always work. Anyone have any history with it?

chrissy-511 - 1 days ago
taylorsmom- i have gained that much already too...i started out at like 185 and at my last dr. appt. i was 220! AAHH!! I am tall so i didn't really look big before just chubby but i feel like a whale now

Mommy4The1st - 1 days ago
Taylorsmom- I started at 156 and just last week I weighed in at 188. My dr thinks a lot of has to do with my quit smoking and eating a cookie or chips everytime I want a cigarette. It sucks! But my chunky monkey is healthy, so I'll just work my @$$ off after she arrives.

chrissy-511 - 1 days ago
I'm sorry to those of you who are frustrated at people right now...i was fine till my sis text me a couple of mins ago flipping out bc i deleted my myspace! I don't hardly ever use myspace & i decided it didn't want it anymore. she thinks i'm trying to hide from her or something...idk...i hope everyone is doing well though...hubby had an ok first day at his new job..he said it will take a little getting used to but i hope he really does end up liking it!

taylorsmom2009 - 1 days ago
i was 162 at my first drs visit and i was 5 weeks.. at 26 weeks i was 205!!!! has anyone else gained this much weight?? i have went from a medium to a 1x and 2x and its all in my butt, legs and arms. i am really big not not in belly

taylorsmom2009 - 1 days ago
hello! my ultrasound tech has told me three times i am having a girl but my best friend keeps to this ring test on my that says i am having a boy, i have had a feeling the entire time that it is a boy.. i have tons of ppl tell me that they know ppl that was suppose to have a girl and delivered a boy... has anyone heard of this before?? lol. thanks

Mommy4The1st - 1 days ago
Hi ladies-just talked to Kionna and she is sweltering in her new apt in Houston! It got up to 95 in there and her apts still haven't fixed it. We talked for a little bit and I gave her some advice, so hopefully they'll get on the ball tomorrow and get her a new a/c! She says hi and she misses everyone! Pray that she doesn't sweat to death, or kill the girls in the office!!!! :)

cohans mommy - 1 days ago
I just posted a few cute poems i found :) enjoy :)

cohans mommy - 1 days ago
I Am Not Alone Running errands and talking on the phone, I am pleasantly reminded that I am not alone. Little tiny hands a precious rounded knee pushing and twisting that no one can see. Oh sweet child kicking up your heels, it is our little secret that only I can feel. I look forward to your birth, when I can kiss your skin, but for now I will just smile, As I feel you play within.

cohans mommy - 1 days ago
Your eyes are bright and sparkling. Your cheeks have got a glow. Your belly's being touched and rubbed by people you don't know. You're craving weird, exotic foods and calories don't matter. You can't remember life without an elbow in your bladder. You're getting medical advice from everyone you see Welcome to the joyous days of Motherhood-to-be.

ymmstartingover - 1 days ago
I'm sorry, I'm just in a very angry mood and I would like to cry for a long time. I am so tired of doing it all by myself and then listening to the people around me whine about crap.

ymmstartingover - 1 days ago
cuddlebunnymeg - I got pregnant when I was 17, but I looked 12. I am not kidding, I really looked 12. People actually said things and called me names and everyone talked about how I was just another statistic. Guess what, I worked hard at my job all the way up until 1 wk before the baby was due, I never got welfare or child support or anything. I paid my mom rent to live in her house and paid her to babysit even though I worked 3rd shift & I put him to bed before I left & he slept until I got home. My mom never had to do anything with him. I just didn't want people saying I got anything I didn't work for. People will always be stupid, its caused from too many people pissing in the gene pool.

terralynn - 1 days ago
Ymmstartingover I hear ya it must be something in the air cause I've been so frusterated today for no reason it seems like I am looking for reasons lol! Cuddlebunnymeg I was 17 when I had my first 22 the second and am 23 now with the third I got lots of looks and people talking smack and all I said was keep your eyes to yourself or I'll rip em out ha ha so bitter I know but ppl are way to quick to judge and they have no business as far as I'm concerned! Another pet peeve is ppl saying oh I feel so bad your gonna die this summer I'm like I know already I don't need to be reminded of it I was looking forward to it till now ha ha

ymmstartingover - 1 days ago
Well, I don't know about anyone else, but I have been in one pissy mood all day. I talked to my BF this afternoon & it took eveything I in me not to just tell him off. Then I got in a fight with my ex because he was supposed to drop my 12 year old off at 6 & when I called to see where they were at 6:30, they were getting ready to go to the movies. He said I am lucky he is even bringing him back tonight because he wants to keep him until Sat. i would really like to kill that guy sometimes. I am in such a bad mood and it just keeps getting worse.

cohans mommy - 1 days ago
Where has everyone gotten their cribs from? I found one at ikea, it turns into a toddler bed, and its an oak wood color- the brand is Lesvik and its only 159 dollars plus the mattress which is like 40. I think I want this one, because I dont want to spend, and cant afford to spend, over 250 bucks on a crib! Anyone find any somewhere else for a good deal???

ymmstartingover - 1 days ago
ok, so I might as well not be allowed to have sex, because I haven't seen my boyfriend to get any. I have gotten in once in 3 months and frankly I am ready to kill someone. I know, TMI. lol

cuddlebunnymeg - 1 days ago
I don't know if it is pregnancy hormones or what but I need to vent a little frustration on here. So today there was a lady and she said oh its okay its just an adolecent. I don't care that I look young. It doesn't make me feel better that I do and I hate it when people tell me how its a good thing. People treat me like crap because I look young. I get nasty looks from people because they think I am under 18 and having a baby. I want to scream at them that I am 24 and don't appreciate their assumptions. I have confronted people on this in the past when they look at me dirty. People assume way too much and it is so irritating. Like I said maybe its the pregnancy hormones but it makes me angry when people do that. I feel better getting that off my chest...whew

Moonjuice - 1 days ago
Hi everyone! I haven't posted in awhile. I have been so busy and then when I try to catch up on here, I feel like my comments would be repeatative or a day late and a dollar short.lol Wanted to comment on the belly button. Mine is half and half...the top half sticking out! My 8yr old thinks it's hilarious. Also, did any of you know that semen has prostiglandins in it so it can make you contract? I had to go to the hospital Tues night because I kept having contractions for 2hrs. They stopped on their own. Dr says it was probably triggered cuz I had sex a couple hours earlier. I saw my reg OB today and he confirmed it. So no sex for me :( Well, Dr did say other things are fine...no intercourse. (Sorry for those of you that have been going without sex. I'm not used to that!) Please don't worry about this if you have a normal pregnancy. You may contract some but it will stop. I have a history of preterm labor. My uterus is irritable! lol Have a great holiday weekend!

terralynn - 1 days ago
Yea back in those ages people took the law into there own hands which sometimes I think is a good thing! The man that did that to her should have been brought to justice it makes me sick to know he got away with it! Yea the law back then didn't protect kids the way it does now and I think if a man rapes a girl the justice should be the family gets to do to him whatever they want even death! I couldn't imagine a man touching my little girl adrenaline starts pumping if I think about it lol

Shellie77 - 1 days ago
I made a mistake in peeking ahead at this page and saw..Brownie Blizzard!! AHh!! Theyre so yummy and Im stuck at home on bedrest!! Someone come buy me one!! lol Ill have to make the hubby pick one up on his way home!

fanninchris - 1 days ago
I got my nursery pics up!

fanninchris - 1 days ago
My belly button has popped out and my husband always pushes it in calling it the 'baby eject button' He is crazy!

mama-m - 1 days ago
http://pediatrics.about.com/b/2009/07/02/simplicity-crib-recall.htm

chrissy-511 - 1 days ago
my belly button hasn't popped out yet & i kind of hope it doesn't. It just seems like a really weird thing to me haha :) It's ok though. Hubby would try to play with it & it would irritate me :)

mama-m - 1 days ago
This was just posted about a half an hour ago but if you have a Simplicity drop-side crib it may be one of the 400,000 that were recalled. Go to this website: http://www.mcall.com/news/local/breaking/all-crib-recall-070209-cn-ap,0,5374068.story

eve1stbaby - 1 days ago
Have a great weekend ladies! We are going away now until Sat and I'm going on my last pre-baby hike! See you in Week 29!

PhatNSassy - 1 days ago
terralyn, You mean kids were not protected by the law? Because I can tell you right now that people have cared for their own through the ages. But I have heard of entire towns of people taking action against offenders like that and chasing them out of town or even stoning them to death.

ymmstartingover - 1 days ago
septembermama326 - no, it does not hurt, just kind funny and it can show depending on the type of clothes you are wearing which just makes it funnier.

terralynn - 1 days ago
Yes that story Is a little disturbing but it happened back in the late 30's early 40's so it doesn't shock me that nothing was done about it! Back then kids weren't protected like they are now it's to bad in her case!

terralynn - 1 days ago
Nope it just pops lol one minute it's nicely tucked in and then the next it's right out there! After it happened I was like ok he's ready ha ha

septembermama326 - 1 days ago
Reading the stories about people crying is seriously making me cry! And the Brownie blizzard does look so good. By the way, does it hurt when your belly button pops... I'm scared

PhatNSassy - 1 days ago
Chrissy - Hey I checked that story. It's really sad. I wanted to cry. Medically it's interesting I guess. I think that it's sad that this girls rape created a completely public situation, but no one is held accountable for that horrible act to a little girl. My daughter is almost 5. I would make it my personal vendetta to kill anyone that raped her. I was raped and I was older and it changed me. It is too painful to imagine happening to my daughter.

terralynn - 1 days ago
My gf was just induced a week ago with her third she said it was the worst experience ever! The contractions are more intense painful and frequent and it took her along time :(

terralynn - 1 days ago
My belly button popped yesterday lol and it was so embarassing cause my husband was like can I see the belly so I stood up pulled up my shirt and it popped my belly button ring off lol! My face was so red I was like ooops ha ha

ymmstartingover - 1 days ago
I am curious if anyone else is planning on being induced or has been induced in the past. I am supposed to start planning this and have never done it but it appears to be the best choice this time.

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